Martin Ego X4 User Manual

Ego X4

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ONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

AC power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installing a plug on the mains lead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Overhead mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Operation from the floor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Data connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Recommended cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

General overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Focusing the Ego X4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Color/gobo wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Mirrored dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Stand-alone operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Stand-alone settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Master / slave operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

DMX operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DMX control address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

DMX operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Lamp maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Firmware updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

DMX protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

PCB layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Ego X4 specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

I

NTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting a Martin Ego X4. The Ego series features 250
watt luminaires with sharp projection quality optics in a moulded
composite casing. They incorporate a 250-watt halogen lamp and a
precise focus adjustment that produces crisp projections.

The Ego X4 provides a range of gobos and colors on a single effect wheel
and a rotating mirrored dish. It can be controlled using DMX, is able to
operate in stand-alone mode, has a built-in sensor for music triggering,
and has master/slave capabilities that enable it to operate in unison with
other fixtures. In DMX mode, twelve factory-designed macros allow light
shows to be created quickly with minimal programming

A convenient handle and lens protection ring make for easy transport and
handling.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Warning! This product is not for household use. It presents risks of

lethal or severe injury due to fire and heat, electric shock, and
falls.

Read this manual before powering or installing the fixture, follow the
safety precautions listed below and observe all warnings in this manual
and printed on the fixture. If you have questions about how to operate the
fixture safely, please contact a Martin distributor for assistance. Refer any
service operation not described in this manual to a qualified technician.
Do not modify the fixture or install other than genuine Martin accessories
and upgrade kits.

Avoiding electric shocks

• Disconnect the fixture from AC power before removing or installing the
lamp, fuses, or any part, and when not in use.

• Always ground (earth) the fixture electrically.

• Use only a source of AC power that complies with local building and
electrical codes and has both overload and ground-fault protection.

• Do not expose the fixture to rain or moisture.

• Refer all service to a qualified technician.

• Never operate the fixture with missing or damaged lenses and/or covers.

Introduction 5

Protecting yourself and others from burns and fire

• Never attempt to bypass the thermostatic switch or fuses. Always replace
defective fuses with ones of the specified type and rating.

• Ensure that the air flow through fans and vents is free and unobstructed.

• Keep all combustible materials (for example fabric, wood, paper) at least

0.1 meters (4 inches) away from the fixture. Keep flammable materials
well away from the fixture.

• Do not illuminate surfaces within 0.3 meters (12 inches) of the fixture.

• Provide a minimum clearance of 0.1 meters (4 inches) around fans and air
vents.

• Replace the lamp if it becomes defective or worn out, or when average
service life is reached. When replacing the lamp, allow the fixture to cool
for at least 15 minutes before opening the fixture or removing the lamp.

• Never place filters or other materials over the lens or mirror.

• The exterior of the fixture can become hot. Allow the fixture to cool for at
least 5 minutes before handling.

• Do not operate the fixture if the ambient temperature (Ta) exceeds 40° C
(104° F).

• Do not stare directly into the light.

• Never operate the fixture without all lenses and covers installed: an
unshielded lamp emits UV radiation that can cause burns and eye
damage.

Preventing injuries due to falls

• When suspending the fixture above ground level, verify that the structure
can hold at least 10 times the weight of all installed devices.

• Verify that all external covers and rigging hardware are securely fastened

• Use an approved means of secondary attachment such as a safety cable.

• Block access below the work area when installing or removing the fixture.

UNPACKING

The packing material is carefully designed to protect the fixture during
shipment – always use it to transport the fixture.

The Ego X4 is supplied with the following:

• User manual

• 3-meter (10 ft) IEC power cord with Shuko (Euro) mains connector

• 3-meter IEC power cable with US mains connector

• 3-meter IEC power cable without mains connector

• 24 V / 250 W, long-life lamp (installed)

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AC

POWER

The Ego X4 has an auto-ranging power supply that can operate in the
following voltage ranges at 50-60 Hz:

• 90-130 volts

• 200-250 volts

INSTALLING A PLUG ON THE MAINS
LEAD

The fixture’s mains lead may require a grounding-type cord cap that fits
your power distribution cable or outlet. Consult a qualified electrician if
you have any doubts about proper installation.

Warning! For protection from dangerous electric shock, the fixture must

be grounded (earthed). The AC mains supply shall have
overload and ground -fault prot ection.

Import ant! Verify that the feed cables are un damaged and rated for the

current re quire ments o f all c onnect ed device s before use .

Following the cord cap manufacturer’s instructions, connect the yellow
and green wire to ground (earth), the brown wire to live, and the blue wire
to neutral. The table below shows some pin identification schemes.

Wire Pin Marking Screw color

brown live “L” yellow or brass

blue neutral “N” silver

yellow/green ground green

AC power 7

I

NSTALLATION

The Ego X4 can be hung overhead with a clamp (not included), mounted
vertically on a wall, or placed on the floor.

Warning! Block access bel ow the work area before proceeding. Always

use a secu re me ans of s econdar y att achment.

OVERHEAD MOUNTING

To hang the Ego X4 on an overhead support, ceiling, or wall:

1 Verify that the structure can

support at least 10 times the
weight of all installed fixtures,
clamps, cables, auxiliary
equipment, and other items.

2 If hanging the fixture with a

rigging clamp, verify that the
clamp is undamaged and is
designed for the fixture’s weight.
Bolt the clamp securely to the
mounting bracket on the fixture
with a grade 8.8 (minimum) M12
bolt and lock nut, or as
recommended by the clamp
manufacturer, through the clamp
hole in the mounting bracket.

3 If permanently installing the

fixture, verify that the hardware
(not included) and mounting
surface can bear at least 10 times
the fixture’s weight.

Rigging clam p

Safety cable

4 Working from a stable platform,

clamp or fasten the fixture to the
structure.

5 Install a safety cable that can hold

at least 10 times the weight of the
fixture through the handle of the of the fixture.

6 Loosen the swivel locks, tilt the fixture to the desired angle, and retighten.

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7 Verify that the fixture is at least 0.3 meters (12 in.) from the surface to be

illuminated and at least 0.1 meters (4 in.) from any combustible materials.
Verify that the clearance around the air vents is at least 0.1 meters (4 in.).

OPERATION FROM THE FLOOR

To operate the Ego X4 from the floor:

1 Set the fixture on the floor so that the

mounting bracket is under the fixture. Adjust
the mounting bracket and tighten both swivel
locks. Note that the fixture may not be placed
so that the clearance around the air vent is
impaired.

2 Verify that the fixture is stable, that it is at

least 0.3 meters (12 in.) from the surface to
be illuminated and at least 0.1 meters (4 in.)
from any combustible materials. Verify that
the clearance around the air vents is at least

0.1 meters (4 in.).

Do not operate the fixture while it lies flat
without the mounting bracket extended as
this reduces the air flow to the fan; the fixture
may overheat and then the thermal
protection switch will temporarily cut the power.

Installation 9

D

ATA CONNECTION

This section describes how to connect fixtures to each other, or to a
controller.

RECOMMENDED CABLE

A reliable data connection begins with the right cable. Standard
microphone cable cannot transmit DMX data reliably over long runs. For
best results, use cable specifically designed for RS-485 applications. Your
Martin dealer can supply high quality cable in various lengths.

CONNECTIONS

The Ego X4’s XLR data sockets are wired with pin 1 to ground, pin 2 to
signal - (cold), and pin 3 to signal + (hot). This is compatible with the
standard for DMX devices.

One or more adaptor cables may be required to connect the Ego X4 to the
controller and/or other lights because many devices have 5-pin
connectors and others may have reversed signal polarity, that is, pin 2 hot
and pin 3 cold.

5-pin to 3-pin

Adaptor

Male Female

1
2
3
4
5

P/N 11820005

1
2
3

3-pin to 5-pin

Adaptor

Male Female

1
2
3

P/N 11820004

1
2
3
4
5

3-pin to 3-pin

Phase-Reversing

Adaptor

Male Female

1
2
3

P/N 11820006

1
2
3

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Connecting the data link

1 Connect a data cable to the controller’s output. If controller has a 5-pin

output, use a 5-pin male to 3-pin female adaptor (P/N 11820005).

2 Lead the data cable from the controller to the first fixture. Plug the cable

into the fixture’s data input.

3 Connect the output of the fixture closest to the controller to the input of the

next fixture. If connecting two fixtures with opposing polarity on pins 2 and
3, insert a phase-reversing cable between the two fixtures.

4 Continue connecting fixtures output to input. Up to 32 devices may be

connected on a serial link.

5 Terminate the link by inserting a male termination plug (P/N 91613017)

into the data output of the last fixture. A termination plug is simply an XLR
connector with a 120 Ohm, 0.25 W resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3.

Male

Male XLR

1
2

120 Ohm

3

P/N 91613017

Female

Termination PlugTermination Plug

Fema le XLR

1
2

120 Ohm

3

P/N 91613018

Data connection 11

G

ENERAL OVERVIEW

The lamp turns on as soon as power is applied.

To achieve optimal results, the use of smoke effects together with your
Ego X4 is recommended.

FOCUSING THE EGO X4

Adjust the focus using the thumb screw next to the lens.

Note that this thumb screw is for focus adjustment only. For access to the
lens and other optical components, see “Cleaning optical components’ on
page 20.

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COLOR/GOBO WHEEL

The Ego X4 contains an effect wheel with 12 gobo/color combination
positions, and a closed position.

13

3

4

5

2

6

1

7

8

12

9

11

10

Position Gobo Color

1 Burst Open (white)

2 Dot Light green 204

3 Sound wave Magenta 507

4 Jester Blue 111/Primary green 206 M/Magenta 507

5 Whirlpool Blue 101

6 Target Blue 106

7 Nippon Flame red 304

8 Mobius Yellow 603

9 Fab-4 Light green 204/Orange 306/Magenta 507/Cyan 104

10 Solar flare Orange 306

11 DNA Cyan 104/Magenta 507/Amber 604

12 Galaxy Green 202

13 Closed Closed (black/no color)

When operating the fixture under DMX control:

• Individual positions on the wheel can be selected.

General overview 13

• The wheel can be rotated continuously clockwise, or counter-clockwise at
variable speeds.

• A “shake” function is available

• Music chase and dynamic effects triggered by signals from the built-in
sensor are available.

When operating in stand-alone operation effect selection is performed
randomly in response to auto trigger (default programmed) or music
trigger signals.

MIRRORED DISH

The Ego X4 contains a rotating parabolic reflector with multiple mirrors.

When operating the fixture under DMX control:

• The reflector can be rotated continuously clockwise, or counter-clockwise
at variable speeds.

• Music chase and dynamic effects triggered by signals from the built-in
sensor are available.

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S

TAND-ALONE OPERATION

The Ego X4 may be operated without a controller in stand-alone mode. It
can be operated as a single unit or together with other Ego X4s in a
“master/slave” configuration.

Several options are available to modify stand-alone operation. These
options are selected using the DIP-switch and are described in this
chapter.

Important! The Ego X4 transmits a signal when DIP-switch p ins 1 or 2 and

10 are set to ON. To avoid damage to the el ectronic s, connec t
no more than 1 tran smitting devi ce (master or controller) t o
the data lin k.

STAND-ALONE SETTINGS

DIP-switch pins 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 8 enable stand-alone options only when
pin 10 is ON. When pin 10 is off, the DIP-switch selects a DMX address.
Pin 11 must be OFF for stand-alone operation.

Fixture Option Setting (0 = OFF, 1 = ON)

1234567891011

Auto trigger (will
use default

Single or

master

Master only Slow movement 1

Slave

Demo

program

Note that if the slow movement option is not set, movement is fast by
default.

trigger time)
Music trigger

(synchronized
with music)

Use a random
color/gobo

Select color/gobo
wheel movement
inverse to that of
the Master fixture

01

10

1

00 1

10

1

Stand-alone operation 15

Warning! Do not use DIP -switch pin 3 in stand -alone mod e. When pin 3

and 10 are bot h set to ON, the fi xture enters effe ct-wheel
adjustment mode.

Demo program

If DIP-switch pins 5 and 10 are both set to ON, the fixture runs a factory­set program that demonstrates all its effects.

MASTER / SLAVE OPERATION

Multiple Ego X4s can be connected together, without a controller, for
synchronized “master/slave” operation in which the slaves mimic, or
respond to, the behavior of the master.

Connecting units for master / slave operation

1 Connect the output of one Ego X4 to the input of the next Ego X4.

2 Connect additional Ego X4s output to input. Up to 32 may be connected.

3 Terminate the link on both ends by inserting a female termination plug into

the data input of the first fixture and a male termination plug into the data
output of the last fixture. (The female terminator may not be required if the
first fixture is the master.) A termination plug is simply an XLR connector
with a 120 ohm, 0.25 W resistor soldered across pins 2 and 3.

Setting the master

Import ant! Set only 1 fixture as master (DIP-switch pins 1 or 2 and 10 ON).

1 Set DIP-switch pins 10 to ON.

2 Set DIP-switch pins 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11 to OFF.

3 Select trigger options with DIP-switch pins 1 or 2 and effect speed with pin

4 (see “Stand-alone settings’ on page 15).

Setting a slave

1 Set pins 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9 and 11 to OFF.

2 Select options with DIP-switch pins 6 and 8 (see “Stand-alone settings’ on

page 15). If you use these options then you must also set DIP-switch 10 to
ON. If none of these options are set then the slave fixture will mimic the
master exactly. Use these options if you want a slave fixture to behave
differently, for example, to make a show more interesting.

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DMX

OPERATION

The Ego X4 can be connected to and operated from a DMX controller.

DMX CONTROL ADDRESS

The control address, also known as the start channel, is the first channel
used to receive instructions from the controller. Each fixture needs its own
control address set, and uses this address and subsequent control
channels to receive instructions from a controller. The Ego X4 uses six
control channels.

The Ego X4 reads the data on the start channel and the next five
channels. If the DMX control address is set to 100, the fixture uses
channels 100, 101, 102, 103, 104 and 105. Channel 106 is available for
use as control address for the next fixture.

For independent control, each fixture must be assigned its own address
and non-overlapping control channels. If two or more fixtures are set up
with the same address, they will receive the same instructions and should
behave identically. Setting up identical fixtures with the same address is a
good tool for troubleshooting unexpected behavior and an easy way to
achieve synchronized action.

Specifying a DMX address

DIP-switch pins 1-9 are used to set the control address:

1 Select an address for the fixture on your controller. If you are calculating

the DMX addresses for multiple fixtures then the Martin Address
Calculator is available on the internet at
http://www.martin.dk/service/utilities/AddrCalc/index.asp

2 Look up the DIP-switch setting using the Martin DIP Switch Calculator

(also available on the internet, at
http://www.martin.dk/service/dipswitchpopup.htm), or look for the address
in the following DIP-switch settings table.

3 Disconnect the fixture from power.

4 Set pins 1 through 9 to the ON (1) or OFF (0) position as listed in the

table.

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Find the address in the following table. Read the settings for pins 1 - 5 to
the left and read the settings for pins 6 - 9 above the address. “0” means
OFF and “1” means ON. Pin 10 is always OFF for DMX operation.

DIP-Switch Setting

0 = OFF

1 = ON

#1 #2 #3 #4 #5

0 0 0 0 0 32 64 96 128 160 192 224 256 288 320 352 384 416 448 480
1 0 0 0 0 1 33 65 97 129 161 193 225 257 289 321 353 385 417 449 481
0 1 0 0 0 2 34 66 98 130 162 194 226 258 290 322 354 386 418 450 482
1 1 0 0 0 3 35 67 99 131 163 195 227 259 291 323 355 387 419 451 483
0 0 1 0 0 4 36 68 100 132 164 196 228 260 292 324 356 388 420 452 484
1 0 1 0 0 5 37 69 101 133 165 197 229 261 293 325 357 389 421 453 485
0 1 1 0 0 6 38 70 102 134 166 198 230 262 294 326 358 390 422 454 486
1 1 1 0 0 7 39 71 103 135 167 199 231 263 295 327 359 391 423 455 487
0 0 0 1 0 8 40 72 104 136 168 200 232 264 296 328 360 392 424 456 488
1 0 0 1 0 9 41 73 105 137 169 201 233 265 297 329 361 393 425 457 489
0 1 0 1 0 10 42 74 106 138 170 202 234 266 298 330 362 394 426 458 490
1 1 0 1 0 11 43 75 107 139 171 203 235 267 299 331 363 395 427 459 491
0 0 1 1 0 12 44 76 108 140 172 204 236 268 300 332 364 396 428 460 492
1 0 1 1 0 13 45 77 109 141 173 205 237 269 301 333 365 397 429 461 493
0 1 1 1 0 14 46 78 110 142 174 206 238 270 302 334 366 398 430 462 494
1 1 1 1 0 15 47 79 111 143 175 207 239 271 303 335 367 399 431 463 495
0 0 0 0 1 16 48 80 112 144 176 208 240 272 304 336 368 400 432 464 496
1 0 0 0 1 17 49 81 113 145 177 209 241 273 305 337 369 401 433 465 497
0 1 0 0 1 18 50 82 114 146 178 210 242 274 306 338 370 402 434 466 498
1 1 0 0 1 19 51 83 115 147 179 211 243 275 307 339 371 403 435 467 499
0 0 1 0 1 20 52 84 116 148 180 212 244 276 308 340 372 404 436 468 500
1 0 1 0 1 21 53 85 117 149 181 213 245 277 309 341 373 405 437 469 501
0 1 1 0 1 22 54 86 118 150 182 214 246 278 310 342 374 406 438 470 502
1 1 1 0 1 23 55 87 119 151 183 215 247 279 311 343 375 407 439 471 503
0 0 0 1 1 24 56 88 120 152 184 216 248 280 312 344 376 408 440 472 504
1 0 0 1 1 25 57 89 121 153 185 217 249 281 313 345 377 409 441 473 505
0 1 0 1 1 26 58 90 122 154 186 218 250 282 314 346 378 410 442 474 506
1 1 0 1 1 27 59 91 123 155 187 219 251 283 315 347 379 411 443 475 507
0 0 1 1 1 28 60 92 124 156 188 220 252 284 316 348 380 412 444 476 508
1 0 1 1 1 29 61 93 125 157 189 221 253 285 317 349 381 413 445 477 509
0 1 1 1 1 30 62 94 126 158 190 222 254 286 318 350 382 414 446 478 510
1 1 1 1 1 31 63 95 127 159 191 223 255 287 319 351 383 415 447 479 511

#90000000011111111
#80000111100001111
#70011001100110011
#60101010101010101

DMX OPERATION

For detailed information refer to “Ego X4 specifications’ on page 28.

Channel 1 controls the strobe, stand-alone auto-triggering and reset. If
stand-alone auto-triggering is selected on this channel, intensity will be

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automatically set to 100% and all other channels will be disabled until
stand-alone is deselected on channel 1.

Channel 2 controls the intensity. When the intensity is set to zero, the
cooling fan will slow down significantly to reduce power consumption,
prolong the life of the product, reduce noise and minimize cleaning. This
channel is disabled during stand-alone auto-triggering operation.

Channel 3 controls the gobo/color wheel and is used to select effects and
control rotation of the effect wheel. This channel is disabled during stand­alone auto-triggering operation.

Music triggering of the color wheel can be selected on this channel in a
range of forms.

Channel 4 controls the effect shake function. This channel is disabled
during stand-alone auto-triggering operation.

Channel 5 controls the parabolic reflector’s rotation direction and speed.
This channel is disabled during stand-alone auto-triggering operation.

Music triggering of the parabolic reflector can be selected on this channel
in a range of forms.

Channel 6 allows one of 12 factory-set macros to be selected. The
macros are mini-programs that use all the fixture’s effects. Select a macro
if you want fast access to impressive light effects with minimal
programming.

DMX operation 19

B

ASIC SERVICE

CLEANING

Regular cleaning of the elements in the optical path, as well as the fans
and air vents, is vital to maintaining the operational quality of the Ego X4.

Important! Excessive dust, smoke fluid, and particulate buildup degrades

performance and causes overheating and damage to the
fixture that is not covered by the warranty.

Cleaning the fan and air vents

To maintain adequate cooling, dust must be cleaned from the fan and air
vents periodically. Remove dust from the fan and air vents with a soft
brush, cotton swab, vacuum, or compressed air.

Cleaning optical components

Clean the optical components regularly. The presence of smudges or dust
on optical surfaces can reduce the strength of the light output and the
quality of the effects.

Use care when cleaning optical components and work in a clean, well lit
area. The coated surfaces are fragile and easily scratched. Do not use
solvents that can damage plastic or painted surfaces.

1 Disconnect the fixture from power and allow the components to cool

completely.

2 Remove the front lens for cleaning by

grasping the lens collar, twisting it
clockwise, and sliding the lens out of
the fixture.

3 Remove the fixture cover if you need to

access the internal optical
components. You may want to remove
the lamp for cleaning (see the related
steps in “Installing a lamp in the Ego
X4’ on page 21).

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4 Vacuum or gently blow away dust and loose particles with compressed

air.

5 Remove stuck particles with an unscented tissue or cotton swab

moistened with glass cleaner or distilled water. Do not rub the surface: lift
the particles off with a soft repeated press.

6 Remove smoke and other residues with cotton swabs or unscented

tissues moistened with isopropyl alcohol. A commercial glass cleaner may
be used, but residues must be removed with distilled water. Clean with a
slow circular motion from center to edge. Dry with a clean, soft and lint­free cloth or compressed air.

7 Replace the lens and fixture cover and tighten the access screws, taking

care not to trap any loose wires.

LAMP MAINTENANCE

Warning! Always disconnect the fixt ure from AC power and allow it to

cool for 5 m inutes be fore inst allin g the l amp.

The following lamp types are supported:

• Philips ELC/10H, 24 V / 250 W, 1000 hour halogen lamp

• Philips ELC/5H, 24 V / 250 W, 500 hour halogen lamp

• Osram ELC-7/X, 24 V / 250 W, 700 hour halogen lamp

• Philips ELC/8H, 24 V / 250 W, 800 hour halogen lamp

• Osram ELC, 24 V / 250 W, 50 hour halogen lamp

Import ant! Installing any other lamp may damage t he fixture .

Allow the lamp to cool for at least 5 minutes before packing and moving
the fixture. To avoid possible damage, remove the lamp when shipping
the fixture.

As a general rule of thumb, the halogen lamps that have the shortest life
span provide the greatest intensity.

Installing a lamp in the Ego X4

1 Disconnect the fixture from AC power. If replacing a lamp, allow it to cool

for at least 5 minutes before removing the lamp-access cover. The lamp
cools faster with the cover in place. It can take up to 15 minutes for the
fixture to cool completely.

2 Remove the six access screws from the cover and lift it off.

Basic service 21

3 If replacing a lamp, grasp the old

lamp by the reflector and pull it out
of the holder. Then pull the socket
off the lamp. Do not pull the wires.

4 Push the socket fully onto the pins

of the new lamp.

5 Clean the glass bulb with the cloth

supplied with the lamp, particularly
if your fingers touched the glass. A
clean, lint-free cloth wetted with
alcohol may also be used.

6 Gently push the lamp into the

holder until it snaps into place.

7 Replace the fixture cover and tighten the access screws, taking care not to

trap any loose wires.

FUSES

The Ego X4 uses a time-delay fuse for protection against current
overload. An indication that the fuse may have blown is that when power
is applied the lamp does not light and the fan does not operate.

If the fuse blows repeatedly, there is a fault with the unit that requires
service by a Martin technician.

Never bypass the fuse or replace it with one of another size or rating.

Replacing the main fuse

1 Unplug the mains cable from the power input socket. The fuse holder is

integrated into the power input socket.

2 Using a flathead screwdriver, lift the cover off the fuse holder and replace

the fuse.

3 Replace the fuse holder cover and reconnect power.

FIRMWARE UPDATES

The factory installed firmware version is indicated on the serial number
label.

The latest firmware is available from the support area of the Martin web
site at http://www.martin.com. It can be installed using an MP-2, or via a
PC serial data link using a hardware interface supported by the Software

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Uploader shareware (also available from the Martin web site). The
following devices are currently supported (in Version 5.5):

• DABS 1 (presently available with the MUM software package)

• ShowDesigner PCI DMX Interface Card (2048 channel version)

• LightJockey PCI DMX Interface Card (512 and 2048 channel versions)

• LightJockey PCMCIA DMX Interface

• LightJockey 4064 ISA DMX Interface Card (DJ and Club versions)

Note: Intermediate control systems such as the Martin Lighting Director
(MLD) and the Martin Matrix must be bypassed when updating fixture
software via the DMX link. These systems do not relay the update code
correctly because it is not a DMX-compliant signal.

Normal update

To update fixture software, connect an upload device to the fixture just like
a DMX controller and perform a DMX mode upload as described in the
uploader’s documentation.

When the upload is completed (and when booting up) the fixture performs
a check-sum test of the memory and then resets.

In the unlikely event that a software upload is interrupted, the fixture must
be powered off for at least 10 seconds to force a check-sum test. You can
then repeat the DMX-mode upload. If an error occurs and the fixtures do
not reset, data was interrupted or corrupted during transmission. Perform
a boot mode upload as described below.

Boot mode upload

If the normal upload procedure does not work, or if the software update
notes call for a boot mode update.

Perform a boot mode upload as described in the manual of the uploader
that you are using.

Basic service 23

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

problem probable cause(s) suggested remedy

No light No power to the fixture Check connections

Blown fuse If fan does not function either then

check and replace fuse if
necessary.

Burned out lamp Install new lamp

Fixture to hot Allow to cool

Improve air flow around fixture

No action Sound too low to activate

control circuit

Electrical malfunction Refer to service technician

Software checksum error Update the firmware. See

Fuse blows repeatedly Electrical malfunction Refer to service technician

Fixture resets correctly
but does not respond to
controller.

Intermittent flicker or
strange behavior.

The DMX signal is not
transmitted.

The DMX data signal is
reversed.

Incorrect address or other
DIP-switch setting.

Data link not terminated. Insert termination plug in output of

One of the fixtures is
transmitting as a master or is
defective.

Increase volume
Move speakers closer

“Firmware updates’ on page 22.

Connect controller. Inspect
connections and cables. Correct
poor connections. Repair or
replace damaged cables.

Insert a phase-reversing cable in
the link before the fixture.

Check DIP-switch settings.

the last fixture on the link.

Bypass one fixture at a time until
normal operation is regained:
unplug both connectors and
connect them directly together.
Have the defective fixture serviced
by a qualified technician.

Effect fails to reset
correctly.

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The effect requires
mechanical adjustment.

Contact Martin technician for
service.

DMX

Channel Value Percent Function

1

PROTOCO L

0-4

5-68

69-100

101-249
250-255

0-1

2-26

27-39

40-97

98-100

Strobe, Music trig, Reset

No function
Strobe, fast slow
Remote stand-alone with auto trigger (disables other

channels)
Reserved
Reset fixture, time > 3 seconds

2

3

0-255 0-100

0-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80-89
90-99

100-109

110-119

120-129

130-175

176-207
208-239

0-3
4-7

8-11
12-15
16-19
20-23
24-26
27-30
31-35
36-38
39-42
43-46
47-50

51-68

69-81
82-93

Intensity

0-100%

Color / Gobo Wheel
Continuous Scroll: full color positions:

Position 1 - Burst - no color
Position 2 - Dot - Light green 204
Position 3 - Sound wave - Magenta 507
Position 4 - Jester - Blue/Primary green/ Magenta
Position 5 - Whirlpool - Blue 101
Position 6 - Target - Blue 106
Position 7 - Nippon - Flame red 304
Position 8 - Mobius - Yellow 603
Position 9 - Fab-4 - Green/Orange/Magenta/Cyan
Position 10 - Solar flare - Orange
Position 11 - DNA - Cyan/Magenta/Amber
Position 12 - Galaxy - Green 202
Position 13 - Closed

Reserved

Continuous Rotation

CW (Fast to slow)
CCW (Slow to fast)

240-244
245-249
250-255

4 0-1

2-128

129-255

Stand-alone music trigger

94-95
96-97

98-100

0

1-50

51-100

Music Chase - Fast
Music Chase - Slow - (5 values)
Music Chase - Dynamic (5 values)

Color Shake

No function
Narrow Shake (Slow-fast)
Wide Shake (Slow-fast)

DMX protocol 25

Channel Value Percent Fu nct ion

Parabolic reflector

0-1

2-65

66-129

130-192

5

193-208

209-239

240-244
245-249
250-255

0

1-25
26-50
51-75
76-81

82-93

94-95
96-98

99-100

Stop
CCW rotation (Fast to slow)
CW rotation (Slow to fast)
Shake (different shakes)
Random Shake

Reserved

Reserved (Music chase - fast)
Reserved (Music chase - slow)
Music chase - dynamic

Macros

0-15
16-31
32-47
48-63
64-79

6

80-95

96-111
112-127
128-143
144-159
160-175
176-191
192-207
208-255

0-5

6-11
12-18
19-24
25-30
31-37
38-43
44-49
50-55
56-62
63-68
69-74
75-81

82-100

No macro
Macro 1
Macro 2
Macro 3
Macro 4
Macro 5
Macro 6
Macro 7
Macro 8
Macro 9
Macro 10
Macro 11
Macro 12
Reserved. No function

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PCB

LAYOUT

PCB layout 27

E

GO

X4

PHYSICAL

Size without standard bracket (L x W x H) 305 x 324 x 150 mm (12 x 12.8 x 5.9 in)

Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.8 kg (8.4 lb)

CONSTRUCTION

Housing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . composite plastic

Finish. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .black

THERMAL

Maximum ambient temperature (T

INSTALLATION

Minimum distance to combustible materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1 m (4 in)

Minimum distance to illuminated surfaces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.3 m (12 in)

Minimum clearance around fan and air vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.1 m (4 in)

DYNAMIC EFFECTS

Motorized gobo/color wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 color/gobo positions plus closed

Motorized mirrored dish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .clockwise or counter-clockwise rotation

SPECIFICATIONS

) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40° C (104° F)

a

CONTROL AND PROGRAMMING

Data I/O sockets . . . . . . . . 3-pin XLR male/female, pin 1=shield, pin 2 (-), pin 3 (+)

Control protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . USITT DMX-512 (1990)

Electrical standard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RS-485

DMX channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Stand-alone triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . music or auto

Control method . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DMX controller, stand-alone, master/slave

ELECTRICAL

Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-prong IEC male socket

AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . auto-ranging 90-130 V / 200-250 V, 50-60 Hz

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TYPICAL POWER AND CURRENT

100 V, 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 W, 2.3 A

100 V, 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 W, 2.3 A

120 V, 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245 W, 2 A

120 V, 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 247 W, 2.1 A

208 V, 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218 W, 1.1 A

208 V, 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219 W, 1.1 A

230 V, 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 W, 1 A

230 V, 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228 W, 1 A

250 V, 50 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 W, 1 A

250 V, 60 Hz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233 W, 1 A

INCLUDED ITEMS

User manual
3-meter (10 ft) IEC power cord with Shuko (Euro) mains connector
3-meter IEC power cable with US mains connector
3-meter IEC power cable without mains connector
24 V / 250 W, long-life lamp (installed)

ACCESSORIES

Philips ELC/10H, 24 V / 250 W, 1000 hour halogen lamp . . . . . . . . P/N 97000109

Osram ELC-7/X, 24 V / 250 W, 700 hour halogen lamp . . . . . . . . . . P/N 97000108

Philips ELC/5H, 24 V / 250 W, 500 hour halogen lamp . . . . . . . . . . P/N 97000107

Osram ELC, 24 V / 250 W, 50 hour halogen lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 97000104

Half-coupler clamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91602005

Mains fuse (3.15 AT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 05020013

5-pin male to 3-pin female adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 11820005

XLR termination plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 91613017

ORDERING INFORMATION

Ego X4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . P/N 90428400

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